Microwave broccoli with spicy garlic oil
2
Points®
Total time: 10 min • Prep: 7 min • Cook: 3 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
This recipe proves it takes nearly no time to cook fresh, flavorful veggies for dinner. Try tossing the broccoli with cooked rice or pasta to make a quick and simple main dish.
Ingredients
Broccoli florets
12 oz
Water
2 Tbsp
Olive oil
4 tsp
Garlic
1 clove(s), minced
Crushed red pepper flakes
¼ tsp
Table salt
¼ tsp
Lemon
4 wedge(s)
Instructions
1
Combine broccoli and water in large microwavable bowl. Cover and microwave on High until broccoli is crisp-tender, 3–31/2 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking. Drain. Return broccoli to same bowl.
2
Meanwhile, heat oil in small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and pepper flakes and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add oil mixture and salt to broccoli; toss to coat. Serve with lemon wedges.
3
Serving size: about 1 cup
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